Lifeguards & Swim Instructors

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; Town of Ramapo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic and friendly instructors for their summer camp. This role involves ensuring the safety of campers during swim periods, leading swim lessons, and maintaining a clean and safe pool environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Lifeguard Certification and demonstrate a passion for teaching swim safety to children aged 4-12. Join a dynamic team where you can make a positive impact on young swimmers while enjoying a vibrant summer atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while sharing your love for swimming and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have Lifeguard Certification including CPR and AED.
• Upbeat, enthusiastic, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all persons in the pool and enforce safety procedures.
• Lead small group swim lessons and document campers' progress.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR

AED

Team Player

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summer 2025

Camp Settoga, located in Pamona, New York (Rockland County), is a Day Camp that serves over 350 campers and staff during the summer with about 6 swim periods a day. Each swim period features both instructional and free swim. The JCC's Camp Settoga is looking for upbeat, friendly instructors with a desire to share a love of swim and safety with children aged 4-12.

Lifeguarding Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the safety of all persons in the pool and pool area. Uphold and improve upon the safety procedures to protect and safeguard the public in the aquatics facilities. Interact with members and non-members in a friendly and professional manner. Routinely inspect pool safety equipment.


2. Act in a supervisory capacity on the pool deck as it relates to day-to-day activities. Respond immediately to all emergency situations at Camp Settoga. Enforce rules and water safety procedures in a professional, polite manner.


3. Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck including squeegeeing, picking up debris on the pool deck and in the pool, straightening out equipment, and keeping deck space free from obstruction. Inspect changing rooms periodically to ensure health/safety standards, cleanliness, and neatness.


4. Remain aware of potential hazards or unsafe conditions and report them to management, facilities, and maintenance immediately.


5. Regularly check and document chemical readings for both pools.


6. Maintain accurate head count numbers.

Aquatics Instructor Responsibilities:

1. Lead small group swim lessons as outlined by the Aquatics Director. Implement swim evaluations. Keep documentation on campers' swim progress.


2. Provide feedback to camp counselors on how to assist during swim lessons.

Other duties as assigned or instructed. Employee(s) are required to perform any other job-related duties requested.

Qualifications:

1. Lifeguard Certification that includes Lifeguard Training, Professional CPR, and AED (Camp Settoga is willing to provide training course).


2. Upbeat, personable, enthusiastic, and a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. WSI.


2. Experience leading classes preferred, although training can be provided.

Total Summer: June 22nd through August 15th, 2024.

1. Orientation: June 22, 2025 - June 25, 2025 (daytime, times vary).


2. Camp in session: June 30, 2025 - August 15, 2025: 8:45 am - 4:30 pm.

Pay commensurate with experience, WSI, and position level (e.g., Head Lifeguard).